Wildfires near Tanah Datar, West Sumatra

Tanah Datar is a regency / city in West Sumatra, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Tanah Datar. Fires across West Sumatra peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

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Conditions shown are for West Sumatra.

Current fires in Tanah Datar

No significant fires are currently detected in Tanah Datar.

Regencies & cities — West Sumatra

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Wildfire season in Tanah Datar

Fires across West Sumatra, which Tanah Datar belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in West Sumatra has been September. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Tanah Datar fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Tanah Datar itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Tanah Datar is one of 19 regencies & cities in West Sumatra. It lies about 27 km N of the centre of West Sumatra. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 113).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Tanah Datar right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Tanah Datar. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Tanah Datar?

Fires across West Sumatra, which Tanah Datar belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

Where in West Sumatra is Tanah Datar?

Tanah Datar lies about 27 km N of the centre of West Sumatra.

What area does the Tanah Datar map cover?

It covers Tanah Datar inside West Sumatra. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Tanah Datar fire map official?

No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 113.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.

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